CLEAN : Climate expert: heatwaves to be more intense and more frequent for at least the next 30 years

The video discusses the increasing frequency and intensity of heat waves in Europe, driven by high pressure systems and climate change. It highlights the role of greenhouse gases in global warming and the resulting health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. Urban areas face additional challenges due to heat absorption and air pollution.

What is a 'heat dome' and how does it affect temperatures?

• A type of greenhouse gas

• A high-pressure system that traps hot air

• A low-pressure system that cools the region

• A natural cooling phenomenon

How do greenhouse gases contribute to the increase in global temperatures?

• By reflecting sunlight away from Earth

• By trapping more heat in the atmosphere

• By reducing the Earth's natural heat

• By increasing the Earth's rotation speed

What is the projected timeline for achieving zero emissions of greenhouse gases?

• By 2030

• By 2040

• By 2050

• By 2060

Who are most vulnerable to heat waves according to the transcript?

• People with underlying health conditions

• Athletes

• Healthy adults

• Young children

Why are urban areas more affected by heat waves?

• They have more trees and greenery

• They are closer to the ocean

• They have more dark surfaces that absorb heat

• They have fewer buildings